Deuteronomy 16:19-21

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹⁹ Do not distort justice. Do not show partiality. Do not take a bribe, because a bribe blinds the eyes of wise people and twists the actions of righteous people.

²⁰ Justice! You are to pursue justice, so that you may live and possess the land that the Lord your God is giving you!

The Penalty for Idolatry

²¹ Do not set up any kind of wooden Asherah pole beside the altar of the Lord your God that you have made for yourself.